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ADPKD and Intermittent Fasting
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: May 2, 2023 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
@mrainne Exercising before bloodwork can indeed skew some numbers, with the lactic acid buildup in muscles. Likewise, good hydration before bloodwork is a godsend to those phlebotomists, making the blooddraw easier. My veins are fickle, and making sure I hydrate the night before is critical. [the best vein to get blood is on the arm they cannot use, due to the fistula in place there!]
All we can do is our best, on any given day. And don't beat ourselves up on those days when we think we could have "done better". Having multiple issues to contend with, like you and I have, we have to be forgiving.
Ginger
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Ginger, this is a 100% horrible question but I'm on a great and private medical forum. I've always wondered about this: What is the dying process if I refuse dialysis or a transplant? I don't have children, had an absolutely wonderful life with my husband. We've talked about this. He has been positively responsive about that decision but thinks I'm overthinking the seriousness of my condition. I'm active, energetic, feel great, weigh 135 lbs., and love life. I have reservations about dialysis, hate the thought. And wonder if a transplant is even viable. Honestly, I feel comfortable about considering that option but don't know what it would be like. Are you able to offer that scenario or is it against a volunteer's area? I don't want to put you in a weird position. I should ask my Nephrologist, but he'll say "oh you'll live to 100" like he always does.